Avengers: Endgame Encore Dominates Global Box Office, Korean Thriller Tops Charts

The re-release of "Avengers: Endgame" has stormed back to the top of the global box office, raking in an impressive $86 million worldwide over the weekend. This includes $26 million domestically in North America and an additional $60 million from international markets. The extended cut of the 2019 blockbuster, which was already the second highest-grossing film of all time, has now pushed its cumulative total to a staggering $2.88 billion.

Meanwhile, in South Korea, the political crime thriller "The Assassin(s)" claimed the number one spot during the busy Chuseok holiday weekend. The film, directed by Hur Jin-ho, led a significant surge in ticket sales, demonstrating strong local audience engagement. Other new releases, including Brad Pitt's "Heart of the Beast" which debuted with $50 million globally, and "Primetime" with a $19 million opening, also saw notable performances amidst the crowded cinematic landscape.